Unstripped Maryland Light Air-Cured Tobacco Bale from Japan
Bales of unstemmed, light air-cured Maryland tobacco leaf, not containing over 35% wrapper, for non-cigarette applications like snuff or roll-your-own pipe mixtures under HTS 2401.10.61.80. This tobacco is prized for its aroma in premium chewing and pipe blends.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Aggregate annual quotas apply—track entries from Sept 13 to Sept 12; exclude Canada/Mexico products
• Provide end-use declaration for non-cigarette to comply with U.S. notes
• Avoid bulk repackaging post-import to maintain unmanufactured status